US Health Weekend Features Project

A 'biohacker' who has reversed his biological age by 14 years claims he's proof you don't need to spend a fortune to wind back the clock.A number of tech gurus have made headlines in recent years for their efforts to de-age, including Bryan…

Your favorite pair of sunglasses are more than a fashion statement — they also protect your eyes from sunburn.Dana Galiano, 47, from New Jersey, was struck with photokeratitis — the clinical name for a sunburn on the cornea — in both eyes…

A 'biohacker' who has reversed his age by 13 years claims he's proof that you don't need to spend a fortune to wind back the clock.A number of tech gurus have made headlines in recent years for their efforts to 'turn back time', including…

Deadly fentanyl is killing the equivalent of an entire classroom of children every day, staggering figures show.Fentanyl, a highly potent synthetic opioid that's 100 times stronger than morphine, is ravaging America's youth.A recent study…

An explosion of health claims have cropped up on food over the past few years about 'organic' and 'grassfed' foods being more nutritious and humane, but most aren't as straightforward as they seem. Many people picture free-range cows as…

Anti-obesity drugs could be the pharmaceutical industry’s biggest golden ticket yet - with analysts forecasting over $100 billion in profits in the coming decade. An estimated one in 60 US adults currently has a prescription for one of the…

The rise of weight loss drugs such as Wegovy and Ozempic has sent legacy companies selling diet and fitness plans bust.Jenny Craig, a household name since its launch in the 1980s, announced last Tuesday it is shutting down due to its…

The next time you're in a high-stress situation and feel a wave of panic coming over you, eat an extremely sour candy.The intense taste acts as a distraction. It activates the parasympathetic nervous system, a part of the brain that puts…

Sleeping like you are in outer space is a little-known secret to getting an amazing night's sleep here on Earth, doctors say.The 'zero gravity' - or 'zero g' - sleeping position includes sleeping with your head and legs raised above the…

When you think of dangerous sports, you may picture skydiving, mountain climbing, or off-road racing. Even football has made headlines in recent years for causing injuries such as traumatic brain injuries.   However, research suggests that…